TITLE: THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH
TEXT: ACTS 2:42
INTRODUCTION
A. The success of the 1st Century Church
1. Continued steadfastly in the Apostles Doctrine
2. Continued steadfastly in Fellowship
3. Continued steadfastly in Breaking Bread
4. Continued steadfastly in Prayers
B. A Four-Fold Cord
JESUS IS THE CORNERSTONE
A. Ephesians 2:20-22
B. I Peter 2:6
1ST CENTURY:THE APOSTLE’S DOCTRINE (TEACHINGS)
EYEWITNESS TESTIMONY OF JESUS
A. Acts 1:21, 22 – Criteria for an Apostle
1. Was with Jesus from His baptism to His ascension
2. Was a witness of His resurrection
B. 1 John 1:1-3 – John’s example
1. The Apostles Heard Jesus with their own ears
2. The Apostles saw Jesus with their own eyes
3. The Apostles touched Jesus with their own hands
C. 2 Corinthians 12:1-4 – Paul’s unique encounter
21ST CENTURY: THE CHURCH’S DOCTRINE (TEACHINGS)
HOLY SPIRIT ANOINTING REGARDING JESUS
A. Galatians 1:11, 12 – Apostle Paul’s Model
B. Romans 10:13-15 – Apostle Paul’s Model Applied
1. “Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved”
2. “They cannot call on Him if they have not believed”
3. “They cannot believe in Him if they have not heard”
4. “They cannot hear without a preacher”
5. “Preachers cannot preach unless they are sent”
C. Ephesians 4:11, 12 – Apostle Paul’s Model Applied
1. Pastor / Teacher
2. To equip the saints
3. For the work of the ministry
D. 2 Timothy 2:2 – Taught to teach
GOAL: HEAR / READ / MEDITATE / DO
CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:
THAT I WILL COMMIT MYSELF TO THE CHURCH’S TEACHINGS
